Seeking whom he may devour

Fred Vargas (ENG)

Already sold in 40 countries

“ Ingenious. Slick, creepy and full of engaging odd characters, this thriller is a class act. ”, The Independent

In this frightening and surprising novel, the eccentric,wayward genius of Commissaire Adamsberg is pitted against the deep-rooted mysteries of one Alpine village’s history and a very present problem : wolves.Disturbing things have been happening up in the French mountains ; more and more sheep are being found with their throats torn out. The evidence points to a wolf of unnatural size and strength. However Suzanne Rosselin thinks it is the work of a werewolf. Then Suzanne is found slaughtered in the same manner.Her friend Camille attempts, with Suzanne’s son Soliman and her shepherd, Watchee, to find out who, or what, is responsible and they call on Commissaire Adamsberg for help.

Source : Vintage books

Presse & Librairie

Josiane Guéguen, Ouest France

« Fred Vargas transforme à petites touches les personnages dont la banalité se voile d’étrangeté, redonne du sens aux mots, malmène la réalité. Il y a de la subtilité, de l’humour et une malice qui n’appartiennent qu’à elle. À ne pas rater. »

Le Monde des Livres

« Fred Vargas griffe cet écrit au loup d’une prose incisive et singulière. Non contente de faire la peau au polar franchouillard, Fred Vargas le hisse au sommet. La meute des "crime writers" anglo-saxons n’a qu’à bien se tenir ! »